# Episode 91: Little's Law

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Podcast: [take5IRL Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/take5irl-podcast-6586112)
Published: 2026-02-11T18:55:19+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agility-irl/episodes/Episode-91-Littles-Law-e3ev7a4
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## Resource

🎙️ In this episode of the Take5IRL podcast, hosts @Pat and @Mike wrap up their series on flow metrics with a deep dive into Little’s Law—a foundational concept for understanding how work really flows through a system. Little’s Law—Work in Progress = Throughput × Cycle Time—shows why delivery slows down even when your team is working non-stop. It’s a law, not just a guideline, and it applies whether you’re actively managing flow or not. Pat and Mike break down what this means in the real world and how it impacts your ability to deliver value consistently. They also walk through a relatable, real-world example to bring the concept to life—and share practical, actionable steps for applying Little’s Law to smooth out your team’s flow and improve delivery.

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